Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,461kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,461kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 47.6 kw |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,461kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,461kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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